News about marijuana

Policymakers often cite a potential increase in youth marijuana use as a public health argument against legalization, @ZhangMona writes — but studies on the issue have shown both increases and decreases. The latest study shows legalization ≠ an increase: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2024/04/legalized-weed-is-not-associated-with-increased-youth-use-study-says-00153909

"Majorities have used marijuana, think it is safe, believe it is less harmful than tobacco or alcohol, want to see it legalized, and think legalization would be good for the economy." today.yougov.com/health/articles/49190-most-americans-believe-marijuana-is-safer-than-alcohol-and-tobacco

Every applicant seeking a Marijuana Establishment license must submit a plan to invest in people who have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition Check out our guidance for developing Positive Impact Plans: masscannabiscontrol.com/document/guidance-on-plans-to-positively-impact-disproportionately-harmed-people/

🚨 Act now and tell Congress to oppose the SAFER Banking Act! 🚨 www.votervoice.net/SAM/campaigns/96644/respond Leading Senate Democrats and House Republicans are negotiating to pass it, granting the marijuana industry access to federal banking and institutional investors. This dangerous bill…